PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING
AND DRIVING
BREAK-IN SCHEDULE
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
During the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles), follow these
recommendations to obtain maximum engine perfor-
mance and ensure the future reliability and economy of
your new vehicle. Failure to follow these recommenda-
tions may result in shortened engine life and reduced
engine performance.
WARNING:
WARNING:
The driving characteristics of your vehicle will
change remarkably by any additional load and
its distribution, as well as by adding optional
equipment (trailer coupling, roof racks, etc.).
Your driving style and speed must be adjusted
according to the circumstances. Especially when
carrying heavy loads, your speed must be
reduced adequately.
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Never leave children or adults who would
normally require the support of others alone
in your vehicle. Pets should not be left alone
either. They could unknowingly activate
switches or controls and inadvertently be-
come involved in a serious accident and
injure themselves. On hot, sunny days,
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Do not drive at a constant speed, either fast or
slow, for long periods of time.
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Do not run the engine over 4,000 rpm.
Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear.
Do not start quickly.
temperatures in
a
closed vehicle could
quickly become high enough to cause se-
vere or possibly fatal illness to people or
animals.
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Make sure the area around the vehicle is clear.
Visually inspect tires for their appearance and
condition. Measure and check the tire pressure for
proper inflation.
Do not brake hard as much as possible.
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Properly secure all luggage to help prevent it
from sliding or shifting. Do not place lug-
gage higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden
stop or collision, unsecured luggage could
cause personal injury.
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Check that all windows and lights are clean.
Adjust the seat and head restraint positions.
Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirror
positions.
NOTE:
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Fasten your seat belt and ask all passengers to do
the same.
During the first few months after purchasing a
new vehicle, if you smell strong odors of Volatile
Organic Compounds (VOCs) inside the vehicle,
ventilate the passenger compartment thor-
oughly. Open all the windows before entering
or while in the vehicle. In addition, when the
temperature in the passenger compartment
rises, or when the vehicle is parked in direct
sunlight for a period of time, turn off the air
recirculation mode of the air conditioner and/or
open the windows to allow sufficient fresh air
into the passenger compartment.
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Check that all doors are closed.
Check the operation of the warning lights when
the ignition switch is placed in the “ON” position.
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Maintenance items in the “8. Maintenance and do-
it-yourself” section should be checked periodi-
cally.
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